Broccoli-Cheese Quesadillas

Contributed By: caproviders
Kathy

An easy way to eat your vegetables

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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Snack

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Ingredients

1 c. Shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. Finely chopped fresh broccoli
2 tbsp. Picante sauce or salsa
4 Corn or flour tortillas (6 to 7 inch)
1 tsp. Butter, divided

Preparation

1. Combine cheese, broccoli, and picante sauce in small bowl; mix well.

2. Spoon 1/4 of the cheese mixture onto 1 side of each tortilla; fold tortilla over filling.

3. Melt 1/2 tsp. butter in 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas; cook about 2 minutes on each side or until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining butter and quesadillas. Cool completely. Makes 4 servings.



Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 184 ; Total Fat: 11 g ; Saturated Fat: 6 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 13 g ; Protein: 9 g ; Vitamin A: 107 RE ; Vitamin C: 11 mg ; Calcium: 256 mg ; Sodium: 249 mg ; Iron: 1 mg ; Fiber: 2 g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: rlc100805

4 WW points *** Okay so we tried these recently and these are dynamite! So easy and quick to make. We will most definitely have them again...soon!

 

Commented by: mcdiva

For a lil twist... add chicken or your choice of meat. for the bigger eaters

 

Commented by: asandoval

I would follow everything as on the recipe except for the butter, because I've done it without the butter and they are just as tasty! plus you can save those small calories for something else!